Cashews: Are They the Natural Antidepressant?! & A Recipe For Vegan Cheese Cream From Cashews2 min read

Cashews, with their distinguishing buttery taste and their kidney shape contain L-tryptophan, an important amino acid which the body turns into serotonin. Serotonin is a critical neurotransmitter for the normal function of the brain and a significant contributing factor in good mood and mental health. In fact many drugs used to treat depression impact serotonin production in the body.

While many recent articles have claimed that cashews are a healthy replacement for a antidepressant drug, there is little specific evidence to support this claim. Depression is a serious situation that can arise from a variety of causes and has many influencing factors that is why it needs to be monitored by a qualified expert.

Even they are or not the natural antidepressant, cashews have extraordinary health benefits. But always raw and unsalted!

They are rich in fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. These include vitamins E, K, and B6 along with minerals like copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, iron, selenium, potassium, and manganese. Although they contain a lot of fat, which are mostly monounsaturated, known as good fats that can lower the risk for cardiovascular disease.Beyond their antidepressant effect:

Lower the blood pressure and bad cholesterol levels

Have anti cancer effect and keep you away from colon cancer with proanthocyanidins whichfight against tumour cells by stopping them to divide further

Protect the bones, nerves and eye health

Prevent gallstones

Protect the teeth, gums and hair health

Boost the immune system

Help the weight loss by keeping us full with only one handfulbetween the meals

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